The Sunniest, Most Summery Celebrity Instagrams From Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is often viewed as the kickoff to summer, but the holiday is really about honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Some of our favorite celebrities got into—and celebrated—both the unofficial and official spirit of the day; here's a peek at their summery and patriotic Instagrams from the weekend. Jessica Alba honored her uncle, an Air Force helicopter mechanic who served in the Vietnam War. My moms brother- uncle Robert Osbourne Jones served in the #AirForce as a helicopter mechanic -Vietnam War #memorialday ?? A photo posted by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on May 25, 2015 at 9:35am PDT Gisele snagged some quality trampoline time with her kids. ?????? A photo posted by Gisele B�ndchen (@giseleofficial) on May 23, 2015 at 6:33am PDT Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg hit the links. A photo posted by Jamie Chung (@jamiejchung) on May 24, 2015 at 8:06am PDT LeAnn Rimes sent out this touching tribute. To give of one's self is the greatest gift anyone could give. Today, we remember the men and women who gave the greatest gift so we could all be free. Honoring those who have served #dad and those who have fallen.

Memorial Day weekend is often viewed as the kickoff to summer, but the holiday is really about honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Some of our favorite celebrities got into—and celebrated—both the unofficial and official spirit of the day; here's a peek at their summery and patriotic Instagrams from the weekend.

Jessica Alba honored her uncle, an Air Force helicopter mechanic who served in the Vietnam War.